Apple, Google and Samsung May Enable Always-On GPS in India

India is weighing a telecom industry proposal to require always-on A-GPS tracking in smartphones to aid law enforcement, a move strongly opposed by Apple, Google, and Samsung via the ICEA for posing severe privacy and security risks. Experts warn it could enable pervasive surveillance with meter-level precision and expose sensitive users, while removing user transparency safeguards; the IT and home ministries are reviewing the measure following recent backlash over a state-run cyber app mandate.